Ashton gets 13-week ban

Saracens wing Chris Ashton has been suspended for 13 weeks after he was found guilty of biting Northampton prop Alex Waller on Saturday.

"Having considered detailed evidence the panel concluded that during the course of a ruck Chris Ashton bit the arm of Alex Waller at a time that Mr Waller was attempting to clear him out. The panel concluded it was a low-end entry point aggravated by his previous record,” said the Chairman of the panel Philip Evans QC.

Ashton contested both counts, however the panel found the first charge proven but dismissed the second charge. The Saracens winger was given a 13-week ban. He is free to play again on December 19.